Daniel Brennan
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
My name is Daniel Brennan, and I am an experienced videographer and video editor with more than three years of work experience in the collegiate and professional sports industries. I have been the lead videographer for the UC Santa Cruz Athletics department since 2022, and I also do freelance video in the NBA, NBA G League, and other semi-pro leagues like the Drew League and the Venice Basketball League. I specialize in on-court videography, as well as post-producing highlight reels and event recap videos. I have a full Sony cinema camera rig as well as a drone that I use while in the field shooting, and I look to gain further experience working with a professional sports organization like the Santa Cruz Warriors in relation to filming entertaining content and managing social media workflow.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Videographer for Athletics & Recreation
University of California, Santa Cruz
04.2022 - Current
- This job consists of attending athletic events at UC Santa Cruz, filming them, and then creating highlight reels to be posted on the school's social media pages. I am responsible for both shooting the footage and color grade it, then creating original edits using Adobe Premiere Pro.
- This job has taught me valuable communication skills with both coworkers and athletes, networking skills, and in-the-field experience that I look to apply to this position with the SC Warriors.
Freelance Video for NBA G League Players
Freelance
03.2023 - 01.2024
- This freelance venture consisted of me being paid by NBA G League players on the Santa Cruz Warriors to shoot video at their games and edit highlight mixes afterwards.
- This was essential in teaching me how to communicate with professional athletes and organizations in a league I have been trying to work full time in for years. Living in Santa Cruz, working for the Warriors would be a dream come true!
On-court Videographer for the Venice Basketball League (Veniceball)
VENICEBALL
06.2023 - 08.2023
- This job consisted of me attending basketball games from the Veniceball league on Venice Beach, filming them, then editing highlight reel content for the league's Instagram page. Much of this work was done with very quick turnaround times, teaching me important strategies for time management and professional efficiency.
- I worked directly with the organizers of the league as well as social media managers to produce content and promote the league in the most effective way possible. This was a valuable experience for me, as I was able to connect with many likeminded videographers in the basketball space and truly discover my passion for teamwork in the sports video world. I look to take this same level of communication with me if I were to obtain this position.
On-Court Videographer for the Drew League
Drew League
06.2023 - 07.2023
- This job consisted of working with a team in the Drew League (basketball) as their team videographer. I attended multiple weekends worth of games, captured game film from multiple different players, then made highlight reels for each player as well as full-team highlight videos.
- This was an amazing experience for me, as I was able to film many NBA and G League players, and learn to film in a very hectic environment. Communicating with both coaches and players in order to create the best content possible was important in my development, as it taught me imperative strategies on how to communicate professionally in the basketball space.
Education
B.A., Film & Digital Media - Film And Video Production
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz06.2024
Skills
- Adobe Premiere Pro editing
- Adobe Audition editing
- Adobe After Effects editing
- Color grading proficiency
- Advanced video editing
- Post-production Workflow
- Social Media Strategy
- Location Scouting
- Lighting Design Mastery
- Audio Mixing Capabilities
- Multi-camera Production
My skills and knowledge in the field consist of:
- Strong Directing Skills
- Camera Stabilization Techniques
- Social Media Content
- Video Production
- Collaborative Teamwork
- File Organization
- Visual Effects Integration
- Deadline Management
- Setting up equipment
- Editing skills
- Timely asset delivery
- Client Communication
Additional Information
Since I moved to Santa Cruz in 2020, it has been my goal to one day work with the Santa Cruz Warriors. I have been a passionate videographer and editor since I was young, and I have played basketball all my life. Blending these two passions together to become a sports videographer has been a blessing, and after working at UCSC I fell in love with the city even more. Staying local and working with the Warriors would be a dream come true, and it would be an amazing opportunity to work with some of the best coaches, athletes, and media personnel in the world. I would absolutely love to join the team as a videographer. Thank you for your consideration! My work references and Instagram are linked at the top of the document for viewing. Thank you very much and I hope to join the team soon!
Where To Find My Work
My personal work is posted on my Instagram, @11VISIONS
My work I do for UC Santa Cruz can be found on Instagram, @ucsc_mvb, @ucsc_wvb, @ucsc_mbball, @ucsc_wbball, @cruzlacrosse, and other UCSC related pages.
Timeline
On-court Videographer for the Venice Basketball League (Veniceball)
VENICEBALL
06.2023 - 08.2023
On-Court Videographer for the Drew League
Drew League
06.2023 - 07.2023
Freelance Video for NBA G League Players
Freelance
03.2023 - 01.2024
Lead Videographer for Athletics & Recreation
University of California, Santa Cruz
04.2022 - Current
B.A., Film & Digital Media - Film And Video Production
University of California, Santa Cruz